Mount de Sales Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked MD School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 466 students
Yearly Tuition: $19,850
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: Dec. 10 / rolling
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School Rankings

Mount de Sales Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Mount de Sales Academy
9	136
10	115
11	100
12	115

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Mild Learning Differences

Year Founded

1852

School Calendar

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Campus Size

10 acres

Student Body

Total Students

466 students

Student Body Type

All-girls

% Students of Color

25%

State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

47 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

16 students

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Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Uniform

Number of AP Courses

15 courses

List of Courses Offered

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School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
State or regional independent school association
Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Dec. 10 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$19,850

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Average Financial Aid Grant

$3,000

College Acceptance Rate

100%

Admissions Director

Mattie Wood

Admissions Associate

Jamie Shaw

Sports

Total Sports Offered

12 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

Cross CountryField Hockey

GolfLacrosse

Mountain BikingSoccer

TennisTrack and Field

VolleyballWinter Track

Colors

White, Blue

School Mascot

Sailor

School Notes

Mount de Sales Academy is a Catholic, all-girls, college preparatory high school administered by the Dominican Sisters of the St. Cecilia Congregation.
Mount de Sales Academy embodies the rich heritage of Catholic education for women in a framework of educational excellence and timeless Catholic tradition.
While fostering a genuine understanding of the Catholic faith, our educational program is designed to prepare young women for entrance into a selective college and for meeting the challenges of life.
The love of God impels the Trustees and Administration of Mount de Sales Academy to contribute to the advancement of the Kingdom of Christ on earth by providing a quality education for young women in the spirit of St. Francis de Sales.
The educational process and content will be, as in generations past, undergirded daily by the teaching and practice of the faith passed on by the Apostles and promulgated by the Catholic Church.
The curriculum will be primarily academic in nature, emphasizing the liberal arts as a tested way of preparing students both for further studies and for the challenges of life.

Mount de Sales Academy is a Catholic, all-girls, college preparatory high school administered by the Dominican Sisters of the St. Cecilia Congregation.
Mount de Sales Academy embodies the rich heritage of Catholic education for women in a framework of educational excellence and timeless Catholic tradition.
While fostering a genuine understanding of the Catholic faith, our educational program is designed to prepare young women for entrance into a selective college and for meeting the challenges of life.
The love of God impels the Trustees and Administration of Mount de Sales Academy to contribute to the advancement of the Kingdom of Christ on earth by providing a quality education for young women in the spirit of St. Francis de Sales.
The educational process and content will be, as in generations past, undergirded daily by the teaching and practice of the faith passed on by the Apostles and promulgated by the Catholic Church.
The curriculum will be primarily academic in nature, emphasizing the liberal arts as a tested way of preparing students both for further studies and for the challenges of life.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Audrey Powers '94 - Audrey Powers, vice president of mission and flight operation at Blue Origin, along with actor William Shatner and two crewmates, soared into space today on board Blue Origin’s New Shepard NS-18 on October 13, 2021.
- Brigid Kemmerer '96 - Brigid Kemmerer is the New York Times bestselling author of young adult fiction, including Defy the Night, A Curse So Dark and Lonely, and Letters to the Lost.
- Isabella Whittaker '20 - Member of the 2024 United States Track and Field Olympic Team.
- Juliette Whittaker '22 - Member of the 2024 United States Track and Field Olympic Team.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Mount de Sales Academy cost?

Mount de Sales Academy's tuition is approximately $19,850 for private students.

Who are famous alumni from Mount de Sales Academy?

Mount de Sales Academy famous alumni include: Audrey Powers '94, Brigid Kemmerer '96, Isabella Whittaker '20 and Juliette Whittaker '22.

What sports does Mount de Sales Academy offer?

Mount de Sales Academy offers 12 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Winter Track. Mount de Sales Academy is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for most sports offered.

What is Mount de Sales Academy's ranking?

Mount de Sales Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for: Largest student body, Most sports offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Mount de Sales Academy?

The application deadline for Mount de Sales Academy is Dec. 10 / rolling (applications are due on Dec. 10 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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The average private school tuition in Baltimore County, MD is $14,302 for elementary schools and $20,237 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Baltimore County, MD is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).